ST. PAUL, Minn. and CHARLOTTE, N.C.
MMM has soared 40.2% in a year, but high debt, soft retail demand and a stretched valuation temper near-term upside.
MMM sees momentum in Safety & Industrial as the 2025 outlook improves on strong demand across key end markets.
ST. PAUL, Minn. and CHARLOTTE, N.C.
MMM is making strides in the aerospace, industrial adhesives and tapes, and electrical markets, which makes the stock worth a watch amid certain headwinds.
I maintain a hold rating on 3M, citing slightly high valuation and a technical chart with strong potential, amid recent outperformance versus the S&P 500. Q1 results were solid, with strong operating performance and raised dividend, but macro and litigation risks persist. Guidance for 2025 EPS remains positive, and the recent PFAS settlement adds clarity, though sellside sentiment has cooled.
3M has rebounded strongly, gaining 46% in the past year, driven by robust Q1 earnings and a renewed focus on innovation and operational efficiency. Despite legal settlements, I believe 3M remains financially strong, with litigation risks overcompensated in the current undervalued share price. 3M's strategy centers on accelerating product innovation, improving margins, and disciplined capital allocation through dividends and buybacks.
MMM benefits from strength in its business segment, buyouts and shareholder-friendly policies. Softness in the retail market is concerning.
ST. PAUL, Minn. , May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The 3M Board of Directors (NYSE:MMM) today declared a dividend on the company's common stock of $0.73 per share for the second quarter of 2025.
ST. PAUL, Minn. , April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 3M (NYSE: MMM) today announced the following investor event: BofA Securities Industrials, Transportation & Airlines Key Leaders Conference on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
From Scotch tape and Ace bandages to Filtrete air filters and Post-It Notes, 3M Co. NYSE: MMM products are often taken for granted in everyday life. Yet, when consumers run out of them, that's when their true value is revealed.
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